Onion Rings & A Salad

Tonight we decided we wanted a lighter dinner. So instead of a heavy meat and 3 meal we decided on a salad and onion rings. We love, love onion rings. Especially homemade onion rings. They are so easy and simple to make. Takes no time at all to cut up the onions, mix the batter, and fry them up.
Simple, easy, delicious. The salad itself is a complete meal. Try this today, tomorrow, or next week. You will be so glad you did.
2 large sweet onions, cut into 1/2" rings
1 1/4 cup self rising flour
1 cup milk
2 Tbsp corn starch
pinch salt
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (or to your taste)
Stir ingredients together and set aside.
Slice onions into 1/2" rings, separating them into individual rings.
Heat 2" oil in deep skillet to 325 degrees. When oil is hot, coat onion rings in batter and deep fry in batches for 5-6 minutes or until golden. Remove to sheet pan fitted with a wire rack to drain. Sprinkle with salt while hot. Continue frying onions until all are cooked.
Enjoy!
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[@joanbarber6289]

Karen, I learned from my mom to soak my cut onions in ice water to reduce that strong taste. It has always worked. And if you put a slice of onion on your head, you won't cry!!

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

Never heard that one. 😉

[@lauradavis1633]

Hey Joan, if you rinse your onion after you cut the root end off, you won't cry either. It's the "milk" that seeps out of the root that makes you cry. : ) Guaranteed!

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

🤣🤣🤣

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

Never knew that. 😉

[@debgersh5555]

Chef Jacques Pépin taught me that! He also said to rinse onions when they're gonna sit for a bit in the fridge or on a buffet table, keeps that awful sulfur smell away😁

[@joanbarber6289]

Those onion rings are beautiful 😍! I've never tried to make them but now you've inspired me. And how quickly I forgot the goodness of a well planned salad! Thank you Karen! Love all your videos 💕

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

Love onion rings and a good salad. 😋

[@edwardstevensjr9506]

Thanks Karen for sharing this recipe for onion rings and salad salad I'd my favorite recipe God/Jesus Bless you and your family

[@orangysky9230]

Beer battered are good, too. Equal parts the beer of your choice and flour. Dust the onions w/cornstarch before coating w/batter, dries the onions so the batter sticks.

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

Love that ❤️

[@margaretbedwell3211]

My late husband would have said "where are your onion rings?" LOL. That was his favorite. Your salad looked picture book perfect and was enjoyed by both of you I am sure. Have a Blessed day.

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

That's funny my hubby will say the same 🤣 we certainly enjoyed it. Thsnk you so much. ❤️

[@chefjasonhaywood162]

Miss Karen y'all had a mighty fine Alabama supper! Thanks for sharing with us!

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

It was yummy 😋 thanks for watching

[@charlireed9555]

Ms. Karen Showed the Ribbon effect on the Batter (AWESOME)

[@Snowpaux]

Onion rings… let me count the ways I love them… 🙏

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

Me too 😋❤️

[@hollish196]

I bet many folk do not realize how much knowledge you use everyday in cooking and baking---things you don't even think about! And yes, I do love olives! Makes you a great person to love them. My mother used to make a salad with peanuts and small bits of ham--it was a full dinner.

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

I'd like to make that. Sounds delicious. Can you send it to me? ❤️

[@hollish196]

@@KarenJonesFoodFamily I will try to remember it. And I will send the version I remember!

[@SlugBugLuv]

Soaking the onions also helps that thin sheeting on the inside of the ring to come off. That's the part that prevents it from hanging on and landing on your chin. It makes for a clean bite.

[@Rita123xyz]

I like my onion rings just like that and a chef salad, my favorite lunch when i used to eat at a particular diner

[@sharonspencer6486]

Hello my you tube friend. Your dinner is looking really good. Have a great evening.

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

Thank you so much my friend ❤️

[@dianalester1351]

Hello Karen, God bless you and yours. Thank you for sharing sweetie

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

Thank you so much. I love sharing ❤️

[@user-uk1uz9xx6l]

It's.going.to.be.good.❤😊

[@Jodiwms1969]

Good evening to you Karen I certainly enjoy watching a good old Southern cook and you are one of them, my husband and I are retired and we sometimes have suppers like you and your husband do we might have a salad and some chips or onion rings or something of that nature and just enjoy it, I really enjoy the way that you describe your recipe and how you present it to your audience and the end result always looks delicious and you look so happy with what you have prepared and I know that you and your husband enjoy it. Keep that good old Southern cooking going and I’ll join with you because I am a home cook and I enjoy watching other women who are home cooks!!God bless you Karen and I look forward to seeing another video

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

Thank you so much. I appreciate hearing that. I love cooking and sharing. ❤️

[@kateslippers8289]

Retired couple also and we like eating a salad made from our garden veggies and homemade soup and bread for some of our dinners.

[@debbieprice9865]

Avocado for the salad yum

[@bobwinters8138]

My kind of supper, opinion rings and salad!!

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

😋😋

[@teriowens3121]

Karen, What a FABULOUS dinner! We love onion rings but I’ve never cooked them. They WILL be on our table this weekend! ❤️ ALL your recipes. Keep them coming! ~Teri

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

Thank you Teri. I love cooking and sharing 😋

[@mariedigioia5985]

Oh my goodness!!! Thats a fiiine looking salad...looks pretty alright.....pretty yummy!! Thank you so much for the clean, wholesome content...much needed on KZbin

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

Thank you. I am all about family and I want it to be family oriented. If you ever see anything ugly, then you'll know it's not me. Thank you for watching ❤️

[@roxeyserckie5414]

Yes on olives!

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

Yes love them. ❤️

[@cdeleon6888]

I have hated onions since I was a child BUT I would love to taste your onion rings. They look so delicious. And that salad,… yummmm.

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

Thank you. These onions are indeed. I think you might like them. ❤️

[@brandyvillalta4953]

I love all the dinners you put together ❤️👍

[@patmitchell2389]

That salad and bread and onion rings. Looks so good,,,,I’m hungry now

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

😋😋😉❤️

[@GloriaSolis-nm5zk]

I sure like what you're cooking. .All is easy and good. God bless

[@aarongreenawaltcarl7627]

I love onion rings my favorite food

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

I do too. And they're easy to make. 😋❤️

[@roxeyserckie5414]

Yum-a-lisious!!!

[@juliemolthop8980]

What a DELICIOUS meal! Wow. So hungry AFTER watching this video, Miss Karen!! Your husband is a lucky man...😊

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

Thank you so much. Thevrings are delicious 😋 Happy New Year ❤️

[@debratess9183]

Thankyou I always wanted a good onion ring recipe!!

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

I think you will like this one. ❤️

[@gaildunn8047]

Hi Karen ! Love your channel, I'm local to you. Alabama ladies can cook !!!

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

You are so right. Nothing like southern comfort foods 😋

[@reginagarner671]

Loveley looking salad and onion rings

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

Thank you. ❤️

[@cathywallace6990]

Onion rings looks so good

[@roxeyserckie5414]

Like salad displayed on the platter!

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

I love to serve it like that. Makes it more appetizing I think. ❤️

[@ladysmith3578]

Love my RADA tomato knife and their paring knives. These onion rings look so scrumptious. 🇺🇸🙏🏻🇺🇸

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

Love the paring knives too. Also the chef knife. The onion rings were so good.

[@43misty]

Hello Karen, it's Karen from Cape Breton Nova Scotia. I just love Onion rings. Thanks for showing me this video. I hope you all are doing well. God Bless!

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

Hello my name twin. The onions are delicious 😋 thanks for watching. Hugs to you and family ❤️

[@peggygrandysh5240]

Love the way you cook!

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

Thank yiu. Easy and simple cooking. ❤️

[@grumpyoldman7948]

I like onion rings just the way you cooked them. I keep onions in the refrigerator. I haven't shed a tear over an onion in many years. Room temperature onions will make you get the crying towel when cutting/chopping. As far as the ice water and onions...I don't know. I've never tried that.

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

Never knew that about refrigerated onions. 🤔

[@dianafowler791]

Those are beautiful Karen. Such a beautiful golden color.Everything looks wonderful and so delicious 😋. Everything thing you do is wonderful.

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

Thank you so much. 💓

[@sharonsmith381]

They look so good Karen xx

[@rhondalampe6676]

Hi Karen, What a perfect meal on these hot days- looks so yummy! Thanks for sharing.

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

Yes, it's too hot to cook much. 😉

[@russbequeaith6693]

I just KNEW you'd use a cast iron skillet..... just gorgeous Karen

[@russbequeaith6693]

OMG Karen.....the onion rings!!! DELISH! I do use buttermilk instead of regular milk. I love your show !!!!

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

Thank you Russ. Welcome to our family ❤️

[@brendabright6232]

Beautiful lunch!

[@rosettamcfall8982]

All looks so yummy.. love , love onion rings

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

Thank you. We love them too. ❤️

[@carriemccollough6928]

Thank you Karen. My daughter and I will be making your onion rings this afternoon.

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

Thank yiu. Let me know how you like them ❤️

[@judygravelle3570]

Hi Karen I been cooking and baking since 8. I really enjoy your meals and deserts. Delish!!

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

Thank you

[@sharoncoon5439]

Looks yummy to me !

[@heatherquinn181]

wow that looks one amazing dinner, guess what we will be eating on Monday lol, thank you Karen xxxxx

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

Thank you Heather. I hope you enjoy ❤️

[@heatherquinn181]

@@KarenJonesFoodFamily thank you Karen all your dishes look so yummy xxx

[@patmitchell2389]

That lettuce is my favorite.

[@margiebridges1024]

That all looks so delicious…. It’s midnight and now I’m hungry 😇🙏

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

I do to myself also 😉 Thank you for watching. The

[@norlindabraden]

Karen Hi !! It's norlinds from KC,mo I have to tell you your onions rings and salad looked solo good for dinner thanks for the idea for are dinner.injoy

[@jlynnmontano952]

Hello Mrs Karen! I came back to tell u I tried this recipe today they came out so good and my family loved them!! Thank you!! I never thought it was be so easy to make onion rings and they taste delicious 👌😋❣️❣️🧅

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

They are delicious aren't they. I'm ready for some more. Thank you for letting me know ❤️

[@trishcreech6652]

wow , looks amazing🤗

[@jmcnamara8897]

Yummy!

[@debbieprice9865]

I love onion rings. Gotta try that

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

😋😋😋

[@victoriacollado7027]

Looks so good Ms Karen! Great meal and easy…. God bless.

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

Thank you. ❤️

[@sandrawilson1335]

I will be making onion rings soon. Your videos make me so hungry. That salad looked awesome.

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

They are amazing. Thank you ❤️

[@michellearnone7695]

Looks so delicious. Enjoy watching you and your family. Love all the recipes

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

Thank yiu so much.

[@dianewilliams5271]

Everything looks so good!

[@Lizette2024]

Your smile is very contagious 💗☺️ greetings from California ☀️

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

Thank you. It makes me happy to be with all of you when I'm in my kitchen ❤️

[@sarahconner8287]

😋😋😋❤

[@QAsession]

The onion rings look great. We enjoy salads with plenty of ingredients too.

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

They are like a full meal. ❤️

[@QAsession]

@@KarenJonesFoodFamily yes they are, and guilt free!!! Enjoy your weekend Karen 😊

[@janet20257]

Fabulous summer meal, Karen! 😋 ❤

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

Thank you ❤️

[@lindapeterson7166]

Hi Karen,I have been hungry for onion rings so thank you.I am making this recipe tomorrow.🌷😋🌷

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

Let me know how you like it ❤️

[@flowergirl9771]

Looks delicious!

[@patriciap9162]

I love onions rings....I think you salad looks yummy 😋 😍

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

It was all delicious and lighter for a summer night. 😋

[@dw8910]

We love your videos! What a fun and delicious dinner idea. The salad and rings look terrific. Just tried that Columbia's Original "1905" salad recipe trending on TikTok. Love these summer salad ideas. Thank you!

[@courtharris4118]

I learned to make onion rings working at Sonic. Twelve trays a day every day! Not really fond of them anymore!

[@melissalee1531]

Yummy !!!! That looks so good !!! God bless ! 😁

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

Thank you ❤️

[@rency7460]

I'm going to make onion rings, tnx for sharing! that's the onion rings I like airy and crispy and that salad looks amazing I'm not a salad person but I wanna make it!!

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

The salad is like a full meal by itself. Onion rings are delicious. I think you are going to like them. 😉

[@yolandawatson9949]

I really enjoyed this Thank you!

[@beverlymurray6554]

Thank you for the video Karen!

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

You are welcome. I love to share ❤️

[@d-annabennett2563]

Looks great and simple

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

It is and delicious 😋

[@ImaWarmFuzzy]

What a positive lovely lady... thankyou for your recipes

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

Thank you so much. 💓

[@jenniferbarnes1053]

Everything looked delicious

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

Thank you ❤️

[@texasstardust6010]

I absolutely l o v e Onion Rings.. .. with fresh made Ranch Dressing. Those look delish, as does the Salad ! I always place them in a bowl of ice water for just a few minutes. . My husband was a Chef, he taught me that. ( I also do this with red onion if you're going to use it in a recipe because it takes a little bit of the " bite " out and it's not so strong)... I place my onion in the freezer for just a minute or two, before preparing... no tears . 🙂😊 Thank you , Miss Karen ! So enjoyable to watch your Channel, as always! 👏🏻🍽💜

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

Tryy homemade Ranch dressing recipe. A dear friend gave it to me. Yummy 😋 I've got to do the ice water with onions.

[@bethtx2000]

Definitely make Karen’s homemade Ranch dressing. It’s the best I’ve ever tasted.

[@texasstardust6010]

@@bethtx2000 .....Thank you, I certainly will do that!

[@texasstardust6010]

@@KarenJonesFoodFamily ...thank you for your reply, I so appreciate it! I will look up your Homemade Ranch Dressing, there's another comment on it, I bet it's just delicious!!

[@createwithlinda5181]

Great salad!

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

It was a meal all by itself. 😋❤️

[@chimesplayer]

Wow! Looks delicious!!!

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

Thank you. ❤️

[@shanalong1508]

I bought one of those egg cookers and I love It!!

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

They are amazing and a time saver for me. Don't have to keep watching and timer. ❤️

[@angelinakinney5827]

Grammy, much love here from my daughter and I in Oklahoma City! We can't wait to try making your onion rings while we still have some summer left to get us some vidalias! God bless you and your family, you are a staple in my household!

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

You are so sweet. If you can't get Vidalias just use a yellow and soak in ice water for a few minutes. That's a new trick I'm learning. It's supposed to take some of the harshness out of the onion. Loves to you and baby girl. ❤️ ❤️

[@valorieletkeman8992]

Beautiful and yummy!!

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

Thank you ❤️

[@rayselby3487]

Sue here: oh my goodness - I just found your channel. Love you already lol! What a fun supper: onion rings and a salad platter on the menu this week, for sure 🤸💕. I subscribed!!!

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

Thank you Sue. I certainly hope you like the onion rings. We though they were delicious 😋 ❤️ welcome to our family

[@tammycollins9701]

Looks good as always...

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@rachelwise148]

The soaking in water does wonders for red onions.

[@nancysparks6181]

Now that looks YUMMY and I never seen potatoes on a salad great combo though thanks for sharing ❤

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

Me either. Sounded good and it was. Glad I tried it 😉❤️

[@nancysparks6181]

@@KarenJonesFoodFamily ❤

[@angvannuil9280]

I keep mine in the fridge no tears .....hope ya well ...Angie

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

I'm going to try that. Loves ❤️

[@eudorasalih4004]

Hi Karen I wish I lived next door to you looks soo good from Philadelphia

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

Me too. Thank you ❤️

[@patsyhelms1102]

Hey Karan Pleas don’t worry that we can’t see what you are doing. With your camera set up we can see everything you are doing. Love the videos.Thank you.

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

Thank you. ❤️

[@debraward1813]

Those onion rings look soooooo yummy! Just a suggestion, don't keep messing with them until browned on each side

[@russbequeaith6693]

Please make more desserts!! Love your channel.

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

Can do ❤️😉

[@charlireed9555]

Oh my word Karen... Love you for sharing this. I am with a man of 9 years that loves ONION RINGS... TY. I'm looking for the best recipe for, "Chicken & Dumplings"...Not the biscuit drop style.. the old dough noodle style. - My family taught me... (Dumplings) 3 Cups Flour, 1/4 Cup Lard... Make the Flour look like baby pebbles, using a fork or pastry cutter. Add small amounts of milk to form "rolling dough." (Roll with floured surface, "1/4 thick) Cut rustic, drop into low boil Broth... One by one... etc. CAN YOU SHOW A CLOSE METHOD AS SUCH? GOD BLESS MY FRIEND!!!

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

Thank yiu Charli. I do have a chicken and dumplings video using frozen dumplings. We like flat ones. If you don't want or can't find them, make your biscuit dough really thick, roll out thin, cut out and drop in your broth.

[@jlynnmontano952]

That all looks so good ❣️ Im definitely going to try your onion ring recipe...thanks for sharing 🙏

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

You will like them I'm sure. 😋❤️

[@jlynnmontano952]

@@KarenJonesFoodFamily 🙏❣️

[@zullo3529]

Oh my gosh! You’ve got quite a meal there! Yum Yum!!! We love onion rings. I don’t make them very often because I try to keep the fried food to a minimum. My hubby would eat everything fried if I would make it. Lol! If you dampen a paper towel and fold it long ways then place it right in front of your cutting board close to you it will keep your eyes from burning and tearing. Try it and let us know if it works for you. Thanks Karen

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

I'll have to try that. Thanks. We love fried goods but I have to wstch that we don't eat so many.

[@createwithlinda5181]

Omg those onion rings look amazing, I always use the dry stuff, and it always falls off. Ty gonna make this recipe…😍

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

You will love them. So easy to make. ❤️

[@prioritymalenc]

Chop sticks works wonders for dipping and flipping onion rings. Use a single stick for each 👍

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

Didn't think about that. Thanks 😊

[@lakegirl3664]

My kind of supper! Can’t wait to try your onion ring recipe.

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

It was delicious 😋

[@joycemix4302]

You are such an inspiration. I lost interest in cooking for a long time but then I found your channel and now I am finding a new interest in cooking. You have a lovely family too. This meal is so simple and easy. Going to try those onion rings too. Thank you👍❤

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

Thank you Joyce. Cooking doesn't have to be hard. Simple and easy is what I'm about, most importantly, family. ❤️

[@bethtx2000]

That looks delicious! I just love watching you. Your sweet and sunny disposition makes me smile. Thank you Karen!!!

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

Thank you so much. You are so sweet. ❤️

[@jimmiemabe6512]

That looks like a feast. I'm sure it was yummy. What else could I ask for? A fork. lol

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

Absolutely. A fork is all you need, maybe a napkin 😉

[@princecatstarr102]

Luv, luv, luv everything you did. You are truly after my own heart Karen....lol. Yes, I have heard of soaking onions....never tried it though. That inspires me to put together a salad for this evenings meal. Also, thank you for putting links so that if you have a tool or something that makes cooking easier we can easily get one as well....I gotta get me one of those pig tails that you use....I think it will help me with frying stuff. Another home run Karen....love, hugs and blessings.

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

Thank you so much. You will love the pigtail. I use it all the time. Loves to you and family ❤️

[@patmitchell2389]

My way is dip in the flour then egg milk and then back in the flour but I’m trying your way next your s look great ❤️

[@KarenJonesFoodFamily]

I've made that exact way too. Still yummy 😋